eliminate
verb
elim·i·nate
i-ˈli-mə-ˌnāt 
eliminated; eliminating
1
a
: to put an end to or get rid of : remove
eliminate errors
b
: to remove from consideration
eliminate someone as a suspect
c
: to remove from further competition by defeating
the team was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs
2
: to expel (waste) from the living body
3
mathematics
: to cause to disappear by combining two or more equations
eliminate an unknown quantity
: to expel waste from the living body
Examples of eliminate in a Sentence
Doctors seek to eliminate the causes of the epidemic.
The body naturally eliminates waste products.
The company plans to eliminate more than 2,000 jobs in the coming year.
She's trying to eliminate fatty foods from her diet.
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Earlier this summer, the president even proposed a cash reward for residents on any island that completely eliminates smoking.
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Regularly wiping down all surfaces, including countertops, the stovetop, backsplash, walls, cabinets, and any other surfaces, can help eliminate any food splatters, residual grease, or other messes that could be contributing to a less-than-fresh-smelling space.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
And now the Canes are all but eliminated from the conference title picture.
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The current government shutdown has hinged on Democrats and Republicans' positions on ACA subsidies, or premium tax credits, which help lower or eliminate the out-of-pocket cost of monthly premiums for those who purchase insurance through the health insurance marketplace.
—Justin Gomez, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2025
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Regularly wiping down all surfaces, including countertops, the stovetop, backsplash, walls, cabinets, and any other surfaces, can help eliminate any food splatters, residual grease, or other messes that could be contributing to a less-than-fresh-smelling space.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
And now the Canes are all but eliminated from the conference title picture.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
The current government shutdown has hinged on Democrats and Republicans' positions on ACA subsidies, or premium tax credits, which help lower or eliminate the out-of-pocket cost of monthly premiums for those who purchase insurance through the health insurance marketplace.
—Justin Gomez, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for eliminate
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“Eliminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eliminate. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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eliminate
verb
elim·i·nate
i-ˈlim-ə-ˌnāt
eliminated; eliminating
1
a
: to get rid of : remove
b
: to remove from further competition by defeating
2
: to expel from the living body
Medical Definition
eliminate
transitive verb
elim·i·nate
-ˌnāt
eliminated; eliminating
: to expel (as waste) from the living body
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